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Bakutswe High School

Public secondary school · Hazyview, Hazyview, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Bakutswe High School, a public secondary school serving Hazyview. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.9% pass rate.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bakutswe High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bakutswe High School is a public secondary school in Hazyview. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

718
Learners
19
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Bakutswe High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Bakutswe High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 54 matric candidates from Bakutswe High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232323100.0%
2024756384.0%
2025544888.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bakutswe High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics27518.5%
Mathematical Literacy484083.3%
Physical Sciences241666.7%
Life Sciences753648.0%
Business Studies1111100.0%
Economics515098.0%
Geography644976.6%
English First Additional Language7575100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Bakutswe High School.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakutswe High School, 2,280 compared with 718; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Bakutswe High School's 88.9%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakutswe High School, 1,972 compared with 718; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Bakutswe High School's 88.9%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Bakutswe High School's 718; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Bakutswe High School's 88.9%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakutswe High School, 1,895 compared with 718; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Bakutswe High School's 88.9%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakutswe High School, 1,518 compared with 718; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bakutswe High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Hazyview

Zooming into Hazyview, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bakutswe High School.

  • Tfolinhlanhla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakutswe High School, 1,559 compared with 718; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bakutswe High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lundanda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakutswe High School, 1,421 compared with 718; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bakutswe High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Siphumelele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,392 learners against Bakutswe High School's 718; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.4% against Bakutswe High School's 88.9%.
  • Majika Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakutswe High School, 1,318 compared with 718; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bakutswe High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Bhekiswako Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakutswe High School, 1,287 compared with 718, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No 44A Marite West, , Bushbuckridge, 1280
Postal
Po Box 1032 Hazyview Hazyview 1242
Telephone
072 325 6271
EMIS number
800035049
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bakutswe High School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Bakutswe High School directly, on 072 325 6271, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bakutswe High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bakutswe High School the best school in Hazyview?
On the numbers that are published, Bakutswe High School's matric pass rate of 88.9% is lower than SIPHUMELELE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Hazyview besides Bakutswe High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Hazyview, including Tfolinhlanhla Primary School.
How big are the classes at Bakutswe High School?
Bakutswe High School reported 718 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Bakutswe High School?
Yes, Bakutswe High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Bakutswe High School's matric results like?
Bakutswe High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.9%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Bakutswe High School a public or private school?
Bakutswe High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bakutswe High School?
You can call 072 325 6271. It is located at Stand No 44A Marite West, , Bushbuckridge, 1280.
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